Late flu surge sparks recent spikes but Australia’s 2026 cases remain below 2025
Topic: generalRegion: AsiaUpdated: i2 outletsSources: 2Spectrum: Center Only⏱ 1 min read
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The Australian Centre for Disease Control reports influenza activity rose later than usual across several jurisdictions, producing recent spikes in cases though notifications remain substantially lower than at the same time in 2025. Health experts and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners say this year’s vaccine covers the new strain that drove 2025's second peak, and new cases have slowed suggesting a national peak may be near.
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KEY FACTS
- The Australian Centre for Disease Control reports influenza activity increased later than usual across several Australian jurisdictions, producing recent spikes in cases.
- Royal Australian College of General Practitioners president Michael Wright said total cases in 2026 will be lower because this year’s vaccine covers the new strain that caused 2025’s second peak.
- The Australian Centre for Disease Control says new cases have slowed in recent weeks, suggesting a national peak may be coming.
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Brief
The Australian Centre for Disease Control says influenza activity rose later than usual across several Australian jurisdictions, producing recent spikes in cases though new cases have slowed. Health experts say total cases will be far fewer than in 2025 and attribute lower numbers to this year’s vaccine covering the new strain.
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